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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

This past weekend I had the opportunity to take advantage of a time share package as a referral by my aunt. I had never experienced the fun of a time share before now. It was...AWESOME!

First off, this was a much needed vacation. It has been a few years since I've actually been out of the state so I was glad that my destination was sunny Florida, especially in the dead cold of a Chicago winter. Things have been really hectic with me trying to balance all of my commitments. I have had many speaking opportunities lately and my 2009 special has had me VERY busy with coaching clients. Not to mention, I am sooooooo late with launching my new website update. Matter-of-fact, I can't believe I fully designed and launched the Life Coach Support Network's new site already.

Also, this being Valentine's Day weekend was a great plus. I hardly ever celebrate this holiday for lovers because my daughter's birthday is the 13th. Lo and behold, at 16 years old she thought that spending her birthday in Florida with her mom was...er...what's the word these kids say today? LAME! So I packed up my son, my boyfriend and myself and off we headed to sunny Florida on a Greyhound. That was kind of crazy but we did it to save a little money on transportation. Plus taking the bus really was an adventure. I collected a shot glass from every state we stopped in including Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Georgia.

The resort itself was FABULOUS. We stayed at the Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club. Our 1-bedroom suite included a full kitchen complete with dishes, an in-room laundry, sofa bed and a jacuzzi tub in the bedroom. The grounds were ginormous and included 7 pools, a mini-golf course, a park, restaurants and a full-range golf course. The best way to get around the resort is by car or golf cart. I don't recommend going without a car rental as we did this time but we survived because I brought groceries with us and we were only staying for the weekend. Week-long stays would require a car.

It was a lot of fun. We played mini-golf, swam, took long walks, watched the Disney World fireworks from our balcony, took a tour of the resort and much more. I did end up buying the timeshare which I originally planned on not doing but I just couldn't pass up the offer. The key is to hold off until the salespeople get to the very last bare bones offer. Don't immediately buy. They will most likely drop the price three to four times before they give up and there's often freebies in it for you as incentives.

So my advice to you today is to TAKE A VACATION! Whether it is a stay-cation or you're lucky enough to go farther, just do it. It is soooooo worth it. I came back relaxed and ready to work.

Oh and as an added tidbit, my new timeshare ownership allows me to extend the same offer to friends, family and associates as my aunt did for me. If you want to take advantage of all the amenities a timeshare has to offer for just a fraction of the price, let me know and I will extend a referral your way. Just email me your request.

You can also take a stay-cation in Chicago or many other cities using a Go Card.

Monday, February 9, 2009

The much anticipated move of LCSN from Google Pages has finally arrived. As you may know, I am the owner and founder of the Life Coach Support Network which is an online networking resource for coaches and also a directory for potential clients to find a coach. Take a look around the new site and please, by all means, offer your feedback and suggestions for how we can be better. Visit our contact page via the link under Navigation on the lower left-hand side of this page or send an email to info@lifecoachsupportnetwork.org.

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER

There is still time for you to take advantage of a limited offer available to only the first 50 coaches who register for a membership to the Life Coach Support Network. For more information about the many benefits inclusion in the Directory of Coaches has to offer visit http://www.lifecoachsupportnetwork.org/introoffer.htm.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

One of the many benefits of an LCSN membership is your ability to display your expertise and market your coaching practice and/or other services related to personal and professional development. LCSN is calling for member-only submissions to its newsletter which will be widely distributed to over 1000 coaching professionals and interested clients around the world and growing.

LCSN is currently seeking articles, events and workshops for inclusion in the March and April editions of our newsletter. Remember, you must be a member in order to qualify for submissions.

ADVERTISING

A select number of ad spaces are available on the new LCSN site. You may submit your proposal for ad space and requested pages to info@lifecoachsupportnetwork.org. Text and banner ads related to personal and professional development, business and select other topics of interest to LCSN members may be accepted. NO ADULT or ads in poor taste accepted. LCSN does not accept link exchange requests; however, resources of great significance to its members may be considered for addition to our Coach's Toolkit or Client Support Center.

About Me

Niquenya D. Collins is an executive life coach, management consultant, mediator, author, corporate trainer and motivational speaker in the Chicagoland area. She has over 20 years experience motivating small business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, nonprofit leadership, groups and individuals in a career or life transition to use their innate abilities to master their goals and achieve successes beyond their wildest dreams.

Her certifications in Christian life coaching and mediation have increased her ability to develop managers at all levels into powerful leaders and innovative thinkers. Niquenya believes strongly in applying a holistic approach to success and works hard to promote balance in all areas of her clients’ lives. Whether it is business, career, family, intimate relationships, finances, personal satisfaction or otherwise; Niquenya is an expert at motivating clients to see the big picture, create a vision, overcome obstacles and define a realistic plan to begin living a life they love.